🚀 Hi there!
I'm Gavin Glynn, a mechanical engineer with a passion for rapid innovation and pushing the boundaries of what's possible.
📍Originating from El Segundo, California, I've consistently been inspired by how the aerospace 🛰️ entities around me transform pure engineering into practical, impactful solutions💡
My Resume
Shape Memory Alloy folding Solar Array
Project Manager, Tech Lead
Date: September 2020 - June 2021
Location: UCSB
- Developed an efficient storing method for solar arrays on cube satellites enabled by shape memory alloys (SMA).
- Integrated SMA’s into 3D printed replicated parts for testing.
- Assumed role of Tech Lead spring quarter to focus on development.
- Awarded Outstanding Innovation in Mechanical Engineering at UCSB Capstone Expo among 11 teams.
SpaceX Hyperloop Pod Competition
Project Manager
Date: August 2015 - Spring 2016
Location: ESHS
- Created and entered HyperEagles in college/professional pod competition as a high school team.
- Selected to compete at Design Weekend.
- Competed in Pod Design and Safety Subsystem Design at Design Weekend in Texas.
University of California Santa Barbara
BS
Date: September 2016 - June 2021
Location: Santa Barbara
- Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering.
Northrup Grumman Internship
Intern
Date: February 2016 - June 2016
Location: El Segundo
- Intern at Northrup Grumman, Monday - Thursday, two hours daily.
- Environmental department.
El Segundo High School
Date: August 2012 - June 2016
Location: El Segundo
- Fulfilled Engineering Pathway (Project Lead the Way).
Interact Club
Date: August 2014 - Spring 2016
- Participated in the Rotary Youth Leadership Awards leadership development program (April 2014).
- Role as Events Coordinator for the High School Interact Club.
- Regular attendance at District Council Meetings.
Cross Country/Track
Date: February 2012 - August 2016
- Served as the Men's team captain during my senior year.
- Achieved 8th Place at the CIF State Championship in Division 4 for Cross Country.
Marching Band/Concert Band
Date: August 2012 - August 2016
- Contributed as a Clarinetist and Oboist throughout my high school years.
- Acted as a dedicated musician in the El Segundo High School Marching and Concert Bands.
Skills & Expertise
Software + Languages
- Solidworks
- Matlab
- Simulink
- Arduino
- Javascript
- HTML + CSS
Machine Shop
- Mill
- Lathe
- Band Saw
- Tapping
- Laser Cutter
3D Modeling + FDM Printers
- Blender
- Unity
- PrusaSlicer
- Prusa MK3s Multi Material
- Prusa Mini+
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